Nixie

NIK-see1 syllable

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A name derived from German folklore, meaning 'water spirit'. (Modern)

What does Nixie mean?

Modern: A name derived from German folklore, meaning 'water spirit'.. Nixie is derived from German folklore, referring to a water spirit or nymph. It is often associated with rivers and lakes.

Is Nixie a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Nixie in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Nixie in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Nixie suit?

Modern

Human name

Playful

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Naptime with Nixie

As Nixie settles in for a nap, the other pups wonder if she’ll dream about splashing in the waves or plotting her next big adventure. Either way, they know naptime just became a whole lot more fun!

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